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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
14.4mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
44mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
9S66
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$2,600

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its value and traditional styling, offering versatility for both casual and formal wear. Owners note its elegant appearance can be suitable for any occasion. However, some find its thickness and hand color potentially confusing, with polished hands sometimes difficult to read in certain light. On balance, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its value and timeless design.

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